Information for leaders and congregations UPDATES These bi-weekly UPDATES are shared so that leaders and congregations are aware of events and information taking place in LMC, agencies, fraternal organizations, congregations, and the broader church. These announcements are for your information and to share with others in your congregation through email (below is the link), weekly bulletin, monthly newsletter, Sunday morning announcements, church website, or Facebook. Use your discretion and share what your congregation will find helpful. https://mailchi.mp/bffcc3722fbf/news-from-lancaster-mennonite-conference-378203 | | LMC Office Events & Information | | Fall Leadership Assembly Peacemaking and Conflict Transformation
Saturday, September 29, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Strasburg Mennonite Church, 1514 Village Rd., Pa.
Cost is $30, payable at the door via check or cash
Traducción será disponible. Póngase en contacto con Joselyn Santiago, jsantiago@lmcchurches.org o 717-293-5246 ext. 100, para más información.
Click here to view and share the flyer. Click the following link to register https://lmcfallla2018.eventbrite.com | | LMC Education Grants Applications for various education grants are being accepted, for the 2018-2019 academic year, for those who are in school or have children in school. Applications are due no later than August 18, 2018.
If you have any questions contact Mindi Hoover at 717-293-5246 ext. 105 or mhoover@lmcchurches.org
Click here to view and download the grant applications. | | Classified Ads LMC, congregations, agencies, fraternal and interested organizations, often post classified ads under the "Classifieds" tab on the LMC website. Click here to see the postings. | | School Supplies Needed School District of Lancaster
Thank you for your generosity in the past as we collected items for refugee families moving into the Lancaster area and for children in the Lancaster School District. We again have the opportunity to bless these and other families with school supplies. Below is a list of supplies needed for children in the School District of Lancaster, Grades K-5. Items can be dropped off at the LMC offices at 2160 Lincoln Hwy E., #5, Lancaster, Pa. Items will be collected from August - October. Contact Marcia Mylin at mmylin@lmcchurches.org for more information. Thank you!
Click here to view and share the list of school supplies needed. | | Prayer Room LMC has dedicated a space for prayer within the LMC offices. Individuals and groups are invited to use this space for times of personal prayer and reflection. We invite you to stop by to see the space, to spend time in the room, to jot down reflections, songs or scriptures the Lord gives to you and also to offer suggestions for ways to improve the space.
Please contact Marcia at mmylin@lmcchurches.org with questions, comments or suggestions.
To reserve time in the prayer room for yourself, or a group, visit the prayer room page on our website. | | Congregational Events & Information | | Maple Grove Mennonite Church 150th Anniversary Celebration August 10-12, 2018
115 Maple Grove Rd., Belleville, Pa. 17004
Click here to view the tentative schedule for the weekend. | | LMC Agency Events & Information | |  Discipleship Conference 2018 If you're a young person with a passion for sharing Jesus, come to Discipleship Conference 2018 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Elizabethtown, Pa. This August 24–25 gathering will help you deepen your missional calling. As we explore the conference theme, "Engage courageously," learn to surrender your fears and embrace opportunities to touch lives and make a difference for Jesus! Learn more and register by August 9 at discipleship2018.com. Conferencia de Discipulado 2018 Si usted es una persona joven con la pasión de compartir a Jesús, venga a la Conferencia de Discipulado 2018 en St. Paul's United Methodist Church en Elizabethtown, Pa. Esta reunión del 24 al 25 de agosto le ayudará a profundizar su llamado misional. Mientras exploramos el tema de la conferencia, "Involucrándonos con Valentía", ¡aprenda a renunciar a sus temores y a aprovechar oportunidades para tocar vidas y hacer una diferencia en Jesús! Obtenga más información y regístrese antes del 9 de agosto en discipleship2018.com. Move in mission locally — join Friends of EMM Would you like to contribute your unique voice and talents to God's mission around the world? Come to a Friends of EMM gathering to learn how! Friends of EMM gatherings will help you explore ways that you can move in mission locally through Eastern Mennonite Missions (EMM), like volunteering at EMM's offices and events or communicating vision between EMM and the broader community. These twice-yearly gatherings will feature mission inspiration and resources over a delicious brunch. Upcoming gathering: Saturday, October 20, 9–11 a.m., at EMM's meetinghouse in Salunga, Pa. Learn more and register at emm.org/friends. Mobilícese en misión localmente — únase a Friends of EMM (Amigos de Eastern Mennonite Missions) ¿Le gustaría contribuir con su singular voz y talento a la misión de Dios en el mundo? ¡Venga a una reunión de Friends of EMM para aprender cómo hacerlo! Las reuniones de Friends of EMM le ayudarán a explorar formas en las cuales puede moverse en misión localmente a través de Eastern Mennonite Missions (EMM), formas tales como el voluntariado en las oficinas y eventos de EMM o comunicando visión entre EMM y la comunidad en general. Estas reuniones se celebrarán dos veces al año y ofrecerán inspiración y recursos mientras usted disfruta de un delicioso brunch. El próximo encuentro será el sábado 20 de octubre de las 9:00 a las 11:00 a.m. en el meetinghouse de EMM en Salunga, Pa. Obtenga más información y regístrese en emm.org/friends. You're invited to the Eastern Mennonite Missions banquet You're invited to the EMM vision and fundraising banquet! Enjoy dinner and fellowship as we explore the banquet's theme: "The gift of presence." How can the gift of presence — our listening, our companionship, our time — impact how we share the gospel here and around the world? EMM's banquet will take place on Saturday, November 3, 6:30 p.m., at the Eden Resort (222 Eden Rd., Lancaster, Pa. 17601). Register now through October 19 at emm.org/banquet. Questions? Visit emm.org/banquet, or contact Nancy Ranck at nancy.ranck@emm.org or 717 898-2251 ext. 204. Usted está invitado al banquete de Eastern Mennonite Missions ¡Le estamos invitando al banquete de visión y recaudación de fondos de EMM! Disfrute de la cena y del compañerismo mientras exploramos el tema del banquete: "El regalo de estar presentes." ¿Cómo puede el don de estar presentes -— ofreciendo un oído que escucha, nuestra compañía, y nuestro tiempo — impactar la forma en que compartimos el evangelio aquí y alrededor del mundo? El banquete de EMM tendrá lugar el sábado 3 de noviembre a las 6:30 p.m., en el Eden Resort (222 Eden Rd., Lancaster, Pa. 17601). Regístrese de ahora hasta el 19 de octubre en emm.org/banquet. ¿Preguntas? Visite emm.org/banquet, o póngase en contacto con Nancy Ranck en nancy.ranck@emm.org o en el 717 898-2251 ext. 204. For more information, and to view other
events, visit emm.org or call 717-898-2251. | |  Music in the Orchard Summer concerts conclude at 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 4, at the 1719 Herr House & Museum with Cricket Tell the Weather. Tickets are $8, children under 12 are free, no advance registration is required. Música en la Huerta El concierto final de esta serie de verano se llevará a cabo a las 6 p.m. el sábado 4 de agosto en la Casa Museo de Herr de 1719 con una presentación de "Cricket Tell the Weather." Los boletos cuestan $8. Niños bajo 12 años entran gratis. No es necesario registrarse con anterioridad. Bookworm Frolic The annual Bookworm Frolic is rapidly approaching. Come out to 2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster, PA, between Wednesday, August 15 and Friday, August 17 (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and Saturday, August 18 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), to purchase your favorite used books and support the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society. Festival de Libros El Festival de Libros anual se aproxima rápidamente. Ven al 2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster, PA, entre el miércoles 15 de agosto, y viernes 17 de agosto (de 9 a.m. a 7 p.m.) y sábado 18 de agosto (9 a.m. a 4 p.m.), para comprar tus libros usados favoritos y apoyar a la Sociedad Histórica Menonita de Lancaster. Voices of Conscience: Peace Witness in the Great War Voices of Conscience is a traveling exhibit developed by Kauffman Museum, North Newton, Kansas, which remembers the stories of people who opposed World War I. Come to an opening reception at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 19, in Landis Homes's Calvin G. and Janet C. High Learning and Wellness Center. The exhibit will remain on display from August 19 to September 26, 2 to 7 p.m. daily, with other hours by appointment. For more information visit lmhs.org. Voces de Conciencia en la Primera Guerra Mundial Voces de Conciencia es una exhibición viajera desarrollada por el Kauffman Museum en North Newton, Kansas, lo cual recuerda las historias de las personas quienes se opusieron a la Primera Guerra Mundial. Vengan a una recepción de apertura a las 2 p.m. el domingo 19 de agosto en Landes Homes, en el centro de bienestar Calvin G. y Janet C. High. La exhibición seguirá de 2 a 7 pm todos los días, con otras oportunidades con cita previa. Hay más información en lmhs.org. For more information, and to view other
events, visit lmhs.org or call 717-393-9745. | | Connecting with Landis Communities The best way to stay up to date with all that is happening throughout Landis Communities is to subscribe to the Landis Communities Update. Four times a year you will get an email with a link to the Update. To be placed on this list, please send a request to contact@landiscommunities.org. In addition, following the organization on Facebook and Twitter are great ways to see what is happening. Did you know Landis Communities connects with nearly 1,500 residents and clients a week and employees more than 500 team members! | | LMC Fraternal Ministries Events & Information | | | Camp Hebron Complimentary Retreats for Pastors & Full-time Missionaries Camp Hebron is set aside as a sanctuary, a place of refreshment where people connect with God and others in the beauty and wonder of nature. We welcome pastors and full-time missionaries to utilize our facility as a place for themselves and their families to step apart from daily demands.
Guidelines - Available for pastors, full-time missionaries, their spouse and dependent children.
- Two nights complimentary lodging, Monday-Thursday, two (2) times per year.
- Meals, if available, may be purchased for half price
- Pastoral retreats generally utilize the newly renovated Stauffer Cottage. Other locations can be arranged pending availability.
- Retreat must be booked less than two months in advance.
Request more information below, or call 717-896-3441 or toll-free 800-864-7747 to schedule your retreat today. | | | No Longer Alone Ministries Family Support Group Fourth Sunday of every month, 3-5 p.m.
Rossmere Mennonite Church, 741 Janet Ave, Lancaster
FSG brings Christian support for families and friends of loved ones with mental illness. There are informative topics to enhance insight and understanding of mental illness. Meetings are normally held on the fourth Sunday of each month from 3- 5 p.m. at Rossmere Mennonite Church, 741 Janet Ave, Lancaster. Educational program runs from 3-4 p.m.; Share and Care Groups meet from 4:10-5 p.m.
Click here for more information. Paths to Discovery Support Group The Paths to Discovery Support Group participants experience fellowship, encouragement, and mutual support for their personal journeys with mental illness. A professional staff member facilitates the meetings. Click here for more information.
There are presently 2 groups which meet at the following locations: - First and Third Thursdays of each month from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at NLAM location, 630 Janet Ave, Room B103, Lancaster.
- Second and Fourth Tuesdays of each month from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. at Arch Street Center, 629 N Market St, Lancaster.
- First and Third Thursdays of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. at Faith Friendship, 128 W. Main St, Mountville.
| | Churchwide and Other Events & Information | | | Mennonite Central Committee Gap Relief Auction Friday, August 10, 4-8:30 p.m. and Saturday, August 11, 6 a.m.-4p.m.
Solanco Fairgrounds, 172 S. Lime St., Quarryville, PA 17566
This is an annual community celebration of generosity with food and a quilt and variety auction to support the relief, development and peace work of the Mennonite Central Committee.
Click here for more information and the complete schedule. | | | | |
